How do I know if I'm some sort of depressed

I'm having one of those hard days at work that forces me to reevaluate my situation in life. I hate my job and I feel like it's been my life for the last 7 years. I'm very competent but that's all I believe I'm capable of achieving.

I'm not sure if things are getting harder or my cracks are beginning to show but it's probably both.

I know plenty of people have it worse than I do, but I'm still feeling hopeless. I hate to be dramatic but it's therapeutic writing this out and to tell someone

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8INCHSheffieldGuy · 41-45, M

Seek advice from a Medical professional if you are feeling depressed in life. Mental Health is extremely important and advice should be given by a professional.
Not from members of Similar worlds, altho some advice can be helpful. Hope you seek help 😀

caPnAhab · 26-30, M

@8INCHSheffieldGuy I know, and that is good advice. Thanks

being · 36-40, F

It's okay to be dramatic. You don't need to compare lives with anyone else's so to have valid experiences.
What other things other than competent would you like to be ?

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being · 36-40, F

@caPnAhab of course.. I think you are interesting.. you're usually soft and smooth.
Do you have any hobbies outside of work ?
Or maybe a long hike would be a good idea.
Let's go to the Camino del Santiago :)

caPnAhab · 26-30, M

@being art is one. I'm starting considering maybe I can sell it, if it's worth buying

I haven't been on a hike in a while but that would be great. I've always wanted to see the Redwood Forest in California. Somewhere closer would be Red Rock Canyon

being · 36-40, F

@caPnAhab you won't know if you never try...

Hikes are always worthwhile. Arrange for one.
Red Rock Canyon would be on my list too if I were around there